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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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